Spanish Food 

If you've been to Spain, you know that the country has a rich and diverse culture and food culture, and that food is very important. Over the centuries, Spanish cuisine has evolved into a wide variety of delicious dishes made with fresh and colorful ingredients from all over the country. Many people often marvel at the choices and flavors on offer. Spanish food combines Mediterranean flavors with south American latin culture. From hearty stews to light snacks, this vibrant country has a wide variety of dishes to please every palate.

Tortilla Española

A Spanish favorite is the tortilla Española – or the Spanish omelet as it is known worldwide. However, it's not just a breakfast treat. Tortilla can be eaten as a main course, as a snack, or even in a sandwich popular with children. To create your own tortilla, you need to slowly fry the onions and potatoes in olive oil before adding the egg. This will caramelize the onions and give your omelet extra sweetness. If you're feeling adventurous, why not try adding chorizo ​​and spinach? But this new combination is no tortilla.

Pisto

Pisto is often called the Spanish version of the classic French (ratatouille) dish. The recipe sees tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, onions and garlic sliced ​​and roasted with plenty of olive oil to impart a classic Mediterranean flavor. It could be the pisto, garnish, from the plains of the La Mancha region. Served with some fresh salad, bread and of course some local red wine for the ultimate Spanish experience.

Croquetas

We start our list with the best snack classic, the croquetas. Many countries make their own versions of croquet, but the Spaniards make them a fine art. The best combine unforgettable Iberian flavors, be it ham, sausage or fresh cod in a béchamel sauce. These are then breaded and fried and served with a sauce of your choice. Have a delicious snack ready. :)

Octopus, whether deep fried or barbecued. It has great importance in Spanish cuisine. One of the more elaborate dishes is the popular pulpo a la gallega, which combines paprika, rock salt, and olive oil to bring out the best flavors from the octopus. This is often served with sliced ​​potatoes for a light yet hot meal. The dish is definitely recommended for seafood lovers. The food history comes from the north-western region of Galicia. After all, the region is a Spanish fortress with its unique, seafood-based cuisine.

Samfaina

Samfania can be thought of as a kind of Spanish appetizer. It goes well with fish or meat. So how is it done? Chopped eggplant and zucchini, garlic, onions are cooked in olive oil, then tomatoes are grated and decorated with bay leaves, and this mixture is fried in oil. Or you can mash and eat your undercooked meat.